I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 32 The Grand Gathering of the Sources of Religion

On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, the grand gathering of the three religions in Nanxuan City was held at Lushan Villa, writing an unprecedented new chapter for the martial arts world.

What is Jianghu?

Wherever there are people from the martial arts world, there is a martial arts world. The martial arts world is a spiritual refuge for people from the martial arts world who live outside of social rules. It is a place where martial arts practitioners with sharp weapons challenge authority.

Where do people from the martial arts world come from?

People from all walks of life in the martial arts world come from all corners of the country, from traditions that they themselves cannot clearly explain.

There are hundreds of martial arts sects, each with its own unique history. Before the grand gathering of the three religions, no one had ever thought to trace their origins or seriously explore where their own sect came from.

For example, the Qingcheng Sect was founded by Wei Xingjian;

Wei Xingjian established his sect based on his own unique Sixty-Four Hands Heavenly Gang Palm technique.

The Sixty-Four Hands of the Heavenly Gang Palm was something Wei Xingjian learned from the Heavenly Gang Eight Trigrams Step.

The Tiangang Bagua Step originated from the Yu Step created by Yu the Great, which is the root of all arts.

The evolution of the Eight Trigrams into the Sixty-Four Hexagrams was the work of King Wen of Zhou, Ji Chang.

Thus, the origins and lineage of the Qingcheng School are now clear.

In life, there are three questions that we cannot escape:

Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going?

Only by finding one's roots can one understand oneself and find the direction for the future. If one loses one's roots, the soul loses the cultural heritage of its source, drifting aimlessly in the world with nowhere to go.

If the soul has no place to reside, a person is nothing more than a walking corpse living in a body, so what meaning does he have?

A grand gathering of the three schools of thought brought countless new martial arts talents into the public eye. In addition to the renowned Master Hongfa, Master Baoyi also spread the teachings of Buddhism and Taoism, explaining and resolving doubts by citing scriptures and classics, thus promoting the two schools of thought.

Surprisingly, the most respected figure among the Confucian scholars is not the recently popular Master of Xuehai Academy, but Tang Huaiyi, the young master of Tangjiabao.

It's astonishing that a martial arts family specializing in poisons and hidden weapons would produce a renowned Confucian scholar, and a young man not even thirty. When the martial arts community first heard this news, they were all dumbfounded, marveling at the incredible talent of a human.

However, the most surprising person was not Tang Huaiyi, but a young girl named Fei Xi from the Qingcheng Sect. She didn't know martial arts, yet she proposed an unprecedented theory—"the fusion of the three teachings".

After tracing the origins, the question of how to move forward becomes an unavoidable challenge. Martial arts secrets cannot rely on their past achievements forever; how to further develop and expand their unique skills has become a question that every martial arts school is pondering.

'If that's the case, why limit ourselves to our immediate surroundings? Why not broaden our perspective?'

'With the established tradition in place, what harm is there in combining Buddhism for cultivating the mind, Taoism for cultivating the body, and Confucianism for governing the world?'

To the surprise of everyone in the martial arts world, this Miss Fei, who clearly did not know any martial arts, was actually able to provide a feasible theory for the "convergence of the three religions" that no one could refuse.

Some busybodies spread the story of the little girl's conversation with Bian Yuan, the Lord of Tianshan, at the entrance of Qingchen Bookstore a few days ago.

Everyone was amazed. It turned out that there really was a genius with martial arts talent as extraordinary as a monster. At such a young age, the other party could see through the styles of various martial arts at a glance.

However, words of regret could still be heard from time to time in the tavern:

"It's a pity. For some reason, this little girl named Fei Xi doesn't know any martial arts. Otherwise, if she had grown up, she would surely have been able to compete in the martial arts tournament in the future."

While a keen understanding of martial arts is important, exceptional understanding alone doesn't guarantee one's status as the best in the world. Those who say this simply express an overly praising sense of regret when faced with imperfection. Like the statue with the missing arm, the countless possibilities make its loss so poignant.

We'll leave that aside for now; for every person who is triumphant, there will be someone who is disappointed.

The atmosphere of gloom at Xuehai Academy lasted as long as the grand gathering of the three religions continued.

Except for the first day when Xuehai Academy was still at the center of the discussion, the moment the Awakening Bell rang, the world became clear and the Three Teachings Origin Conference officially began.

But in the days that followed, people seemed to have forgotten about "Xuehai Academy," a hot topic from a while back.

Now, everyone in Nanxuan City, young and old, is discussing this grand gathering of the three religions.

Ordinary people who don't understand what the story is about become enthusiastic listeners; those who do understand it linger like sponges around knowledgeable people, absorbing knowledge and broadening their horizons.

When knowledgeable people discuss scriptures, doctrines, and debate, they naturally offer valuable insights. And when simple, easy-to-understand principles are explained by others, demonstrating not only what is true but also why it is true, they are even more widely admired.

At the same time, the Qingcheng Sect regained its fame in the martial arts world. People remembered the Qingcheng Sect not only because it had a disciple named Fei Xi with extraordinary talent.

Elder Yin Zhengyi and his female disciple Yun Su of the Qingcheng Sect came into the public eye along with the assembly. The two Taoists' insights into their respective paths were refreshing and astonishing to the listeners.

The Three Schools of Confucianism Grand Gathering was originally intended to last for ten days, but as more and more martial arts practitioners arrived after hearing the news, the event had to be extended for several days before it finally came to a close.

At this grand gathering, scribes specially invited by Fei Xi recorded everyone's words, and everyone competed to copy them down, making Nanxuan paper scarce and a popular topic of conversation.

On the day the grand event was about to end, Tang Huaiyi, the young master of Tang Family Fortress, came to bid farewell to Fei Xi, but instead of saying goodbye, he extended an invitation:

"Miss Fei, the magnolias are in bloom, how fortunate is Jiang You?"

Fei Xi looked at the refined-looking man in front of her, who was holding a book, with a headache.

The newcomer had a handsome face, eyebrows like distant mountains, and deep, focused eyes gazing at her. A simple, elegant robe accentuated his refined and otherworldly air. A slight smile played on his lips, giving him a gentle and approachable demeanor.

His voice was deep and magnetic, and he gently invited Fei Xi to go to Tangjiabao to admire the flowers.

"Willow catkins drift away from the branches and dance in the wind, peach blossoms fall and drift away with the water. Young Master Tang, Fei Xi appreciates your kind intentions, please make yourself at home."

If it were said that Junior Sister's pond was full of fish, Fei Xi would never have known when an uninvited Shu fish had entered her empty pond.

In her past life, she tirelessly searched for a cure for her comatose junior brother, Ji. While passing through Jiangyou, she met Tang Huaiyi, the young master of Tang Family Fortress. Later, many things changed, and when they met again, she was already engaged and about to be married. At her master's grave, she encountered Tang Huaiyi, who had come to pay his respects. As they parted, he suddenly gave her a xun (a type of ancient Chinese wind instrument). Looking up, she met a pair of timid yet earnest eyes. She was all too familiar with that look, as familiar as looking in a mirror. Closing her eyes briefly, she simply shoved the xun back at him.

Just like now, there was no room for negotiation, only a direct refusal.

She knew Tang Huaiyi was a good person, impeccable in every way. But when it comes to feelings, there's no reasoning with anyone. No matter how hard you try, you can't force a heart that never flutters. A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one. Why should she add another heartbroken person to this world?

After the grand event concluded, Fei Xi was compiling the key quotes from the conference into a book. She had already discussed with the leaders of various factions and agreed to present the book to them as a memento upon its completion.

There were hurried footsteps outside the door, then the door was pushed open with a bang, and a hurried shout rang out from outside:

"Senior Sister, something terrible has happened! Lord Jia is going to lock Junior Brother Ji up in jail!"